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Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

Frustration as unauthorised building work continues

15 July 2015

Residents in uproar at council inaction RESIDENTS of Upper Eddington in Hungerford are “beyond frustrated” at the inability of planning officers’…


New rooms for the Plume?

New rooms for the Plume?

New rooms for the Plume?

14 July 2015

High Street pub wants to cater for staying guests THE Plume of Feathers pub in Hungerford High Street could soon be providing overnight accommodation. Greene…


Truancy mother angered by fine

Truancy mother angered by fine

Truancy mother angered by fine

07 July 2015

Council confirms tough new stance A MOTHER became abusive when told she would have to pay a fine for taking her child on holiday during term time, Newbury…


It's the Ladybugs' ball!

It's the Ladybugs' ball!

It's the Ladybugs' ball!

06 July 2015

Reunion cuts across the decades FROM across the years and from as far afield as York, former Hungerford Ladybugs staged a reunion party on Saturday. The…


Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

Football star Charlie Austin returns to his old stamping ground to marry

02 July 2015

Fairytale wedding in spectacular Highclere Castle setting Charlie Austin returned to his roots to wed his fiancée at Highclere Castle on Saturday,…


At last - is Eastbury now safe from flooding?

At last - is Eastbury now safe from flooding?

At last - is Eastbury now safe from flooding?

29 June 2015

IT’S done! The Eastbury Village Flood Alleviation Scheme has been completed. The scheme, which was delivered under a Government partnership scheme…


Trainer Jamie Snowden's successful planning appeal

Trainer Jamie Snowden's successful planning appeal

Trainer Jamie Snowden's successful planning appeal

22 June 2015

Inspector rules planners' fears unfounded RACEHORSE trainer Jamie Snowden has won a planning appeal over continuing development at Folly House in Lambourn. In…


Jane Austen 'treasure' discovered in Kintbury church vestry

Jane Austen 'treasure' discovered in Kintbury church vestry

Jane Austen 'treasure' discovered in Kintbury church vestry

19 June 2015

Artwork found in bag depicts the vicarage where novelist stayed AN “UNDISCOVERED treasure” linked to novelist Jane Austen has been unearthed…


Hungerford police team has new recruit

Hungerford police team has new recruit

Hungerford police team has new recruit

17 June 2015

Ex-teacher Zoe is new PCSO HUNGERFORD and Lambourn Valley neighbourhood police team has a new recruit. She is Pcso Zoe Gibson, who comes from a teaching…


Fatal cow strike prompts renewed speed limit calls

Fatal cow strike prompts renewed speed limit calls

Fatal cow strike prompts renewed speed limit calls

16 June 2015

Animal had to be put down A COW has had to be put down after being struck by a vehicle on Hungerford Common. The motorist did not stop, as required by…


Student tells of Nepal 'quake terror

Student tells of Nepal 'quake terror

Student tells of Nepal 'quake terror

08 June 2015

Freddie Kanisius Pocock is fundraising for victims A STUDENT has relived the moment he was caught up in the Nepalese earthquake disaster. Nineteen-year-old…


Highest honour for D-Day hero

Highest honour for D-Day hero

Highest honour for D-Day hero

06 June 2015

France salutes veteran of Normany landings A HERO of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy has received the highest honour France can bestow. Bob Pullin,…


Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

01 June 2015

Hundreds to take part in event RUNNERS are gearing up for the 10th anniversary of the race in memory of Ollie Johnson on Sunday, June 7. Ollie was an…


Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

29 May 2015

Setback in battle against HGVs HUGE lorries can legally ignore a 7.5 tonne weight limit on Dark Lane in Hungerford – provided they have a “justified…


Firefighters from three counties involved in Hungerford river search

Firefighters from three counties involved in Hungerford river search

Firefighters from three counties involved in Hungerford river search

22 May 2015

Person found at scene unhurt Firefighters from three counties were involved in a Hungerford river hunt involving search lights, during the early hours…


Historic wartime gunnery site to be demolished

Historic wartime gunnery site to be demolished

Historic wartime gunnery site to be demolished

21 May 2015

Planners insist details be preserved for posterity A BUILDING used to train US gunnery operators at Membury Airfield during the Second World War is to…


Newbury district councillor is 'no paper candidate'

Newbury district councillor is 'no paper candidate'

Newbury district councillor is 'no paper candidate'

19 May 2015

Conservative Party defends decision to field a Hungerford resident as candidate for Victoria ward THE Conservative Party has defended its decision to…


Hello again, Mr Mayor

Hello again, Mr Mayor

Hello again, Mr Mayor

14 May 2015

Martin Crane back in the top seat at Hungerford Town Council MEET the new Mayor of Hungerford. If his face looks familiar, it should. Martin Crane has…


River Lambourn campaign tops 2,400 signatures

River Lambourn campaign tops 2,400 signatures

River Lambourn campaign tops 2,400 signatures

13 May 2015

Fight to prevent effluent discharge goes national THE campaign to ‘Save the River Lambourn’ from housing development effluent has now garnered…


New John O'Gaunt School head is announced

New John O'Gaunt School head is announced

New John O'Gaunt School head is announced

12 May 2015

Sarah Brinkley to hang up the reins in the summer A NEW headteacher has been appointed at John O’Gaunt School, Hungerford. He is Alan Henderson,…


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